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Prednisolone in asthma attack — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 72-year-old with severe COPD uses home oxygen. He asks to apply a paraffin-based emollient to his face for eczema before bed. What is the most important counselling point?

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Correct answer: B — Keep contaminated fabrics away from flames and oxygen

Paraffin and non-paraffin emollient residues can increase the speed and intensity of fabric fires. Oxygen enrichment magnifies the hazard. Counsel against smoking and naked flames, keep oxygen equipment away from ignition sources, change and wash contaminated fabrics regularly, and explain that washing reduces but does not eliminate residue.

Reference: https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/emollients-new-information-about-risk-of-severe-and-fatal-burns-with-paraffin-containing-and-paraffin-free-emollients